Objective: The purpose of this course is
to examine the history of the United States from 1877 to
the present in so that students may appreciate their
heritage, understand their world, and be prepared to be
successful citizens as adults.

Evaluation:

1. Most classwork and
homework assignments count as one grade each.

2. Quizzes count as
two grades each.

3. Notebooks checks
count as three grades each.

4. Projects and
presentations count as five grades each.

5. Tests count as five
grades each.

6. The final exam will
count as a regular test grade.

Extra credit will not be assigned to improve a
grade.

Work is late if it is not ready to be handed in
at the beginning of class (unless otherwise
instructed). Late work will receive a penalty of 5
points per day, and must be submitted within five days
of the due date. Missed tests must be made up
within three days of a studentís return to school. Tests
may require a full class period, so always be present on
test days!

Rules:
1. Be in assigned seat when
bell rings.
2. Have class materials ready
and personal put away when bell rings.
3. Only speak with permission.
4. Be respectful of others.
5. Turn in work on time.
6. Keep the room tidy.
7. Only leave the room with a
hall pass.
8. Quid pro quo

2015
Spring Session

Each dayís topic is followed
by the corresponding chapter or chapter and section number
or numbers in parentheses.If you miss a day, please read those sections in the
chapter.

In case of
inclement weather, lecture dates may move back one day for
each day missed.